PARIS BREST PARIS - What I learned #1

[@TomAngur]

I also did PBP this year for the first time. It has been a dream of mine for 25 years and I finally made it come true. The journey to the start line, getting in shape, kitting the bike, doing the qualifying brevets, was as epic as the event itself - as you say - a once in a lifetime experience. I'm not sure yet if I'd want to do it again, mostly because I'm worried a second experience might take away from the memories of the first.

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Wow Tom 25 years for you and 20 years for me! We made it happen this year in spite of all the things that got in our way. I know that I had an amazing experience and I hear what you’re saying about not wanting to take away from your first time. I would argue new memories and new acquaintances and new experiences of a different type will come your way. I’m definitely going to make every attempt to go back in 2027. I hope to see you there 😊

[@TomAngur]

@@SeeYouUpTheRoad Ha! Now I've got a reason to go again in '27 - you're probably right, and four years are a long time, I'll probably ache to go again by then.😊

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

@@TomAngur I am happy to see you came to your senses… Momentarily anyway. We always regret these decisions once were in the event 😂

[@mikepezet9080]

Thanks George, so many memories flood back when you talk about the experience and I'll watch the whole series. I am a two timer who finished over time on each but still within enough time for a medal and the satisfaction of finishing. I can't wait for 2027, for which I'll be 67. Whilst I'll aim to get under time I'll also be there to enjoy being part of something epic. See you in 27

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

What do you think is keeping you from finishing within the allowed time? I want to be there for 2027. I might even go to LEL in 2025. Thanks for watching please consider subscribing

[@davidgriffin8717]

Congratulations George and REV group!

[@stephenrosen8582]

Hey George. Firstly thanks for your videos, they were super helpful. I was a fiirst timer PBP rider and finished in 68 hours. I thought the event was super, of course their were areas for improvement, but overall a unique experience. The French people were so supportive, at one point after Villaines on the way back, I felt sick and I stumbled across a small hut with 5 french people serving coffee and snacks. I asked to sleep on the grass. They assisted by providing a deck chair inside the hut where I slept for an hour. It was more hilly than I had expected, especially the first 150km back from Brest. I definitely had too much stuff on the bike and also too much nutrition (but also had no mechanicals at all). Best Stephen (London, Uk)

[@aaronhamlen8215]

Looking forward to the next videos thanks George.

[@williamd9205]

Thank you for sharing the experience. It’s great to live vicariously following your adventures.

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

You’re Welcome William. Thank You for watching!

[@andrewhamilton3486]

Super.

[@RobBlazoff]

I've been waiting for this video. Gonna watch this tonight after work.

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

More to come as well!

[@ImGlossy63]

Looking forward to hearing more about the experience. Been watching a few PBP videos the past week. Saw the one you talked about where they English guy dropped out and wasn’t happy about several things. Also saw a lot of August Block and his videos along his journey. Looked like quite the amazing experience. Keep them coming George.

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Hello Chris thank you so much for your ongoing support! I just started watching August Block too. Seems like a good guy and good content.

[@brentprockert5679]

looking forward to watching all the videos.

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Thank You Brent!

[@sccxvelo]

These video series has been helpful when thinking on or planning how to do long difficult events. Congrats on finishing PBP.

[@n22pdf]

Great info George sounds like a great event we’ll done dude 😊👍👍🚴🏻Pete

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Thanks for watching Pete

[@lorihoechlin4336]

So grateful it worked out for you to be able to join me on this epic adventure!! Memory of a lifetime for sure!

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Thank you to you and the other REV Girls for making this dream come true for me!!

[@dsonyay]

I followed you guys periodically on the ride. Man… lotta miles, congratulations! I am enjoying the new saddle you sent (612R). Took a could rides to settle the positioning.. and today my ride was very comfy. The material is a bit grippy, but not really a bad thing in my case. Man,, is that saddle light. My clamp is perfect for the rails as well. Thanks again.

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Thank You for following us! I’m happy to hear the 612R SQ Lab saddle is working out for you. Yes it’s super light!

[@DanilaKulakov]

I did BPB2023 my number was L102. And it was first time. Nice video, it triggers flashbacks 😀 😀😀

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Positive flashbacks I hope 😂 thanks for watching. Please consider subscribing.

[@Timcompton-rt4rx]

Hey man , welcome back ! I kept my eye on you guys and was trying to figure out what your 'plan' was for this incredible event.. couldn't ..lol Looking forward to seeing the rest of your post PBP vids.. PS you surely have some great friends ... We all need a ' Rev Girl-Gang' !

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

The “plan” came together as we rode the event 😂 I have the best friends!

[@Timcompton-rt4rx]

@@SeeYouUpTheRoad Yes, I notice that, on both counts.. Improvise,Adapt and Overcome !

[@JokonTwoWheelsJTW]

great video

[@MrSandperson0]

Love it!!

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Glad you like it!

[@dominicbritt]

Well done George - looks like you completed at a similar pace as a good friend of mine… elite endurance riding 👏

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Thank You Dominic

[@lenkomsa1399]

Congratulations! Very interesting video

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Glad you liked it!

[@vijayramachandran3559]

Impressive moving speed over 1200kms 👏🏽👏🏽

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Thank You!

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

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[@velas18]

Congratulations on an another amazing accomplishment George. Just when you think doing SS508 is tough enough, you jst decided to add 254 more hahaha.I was tracking your guy’s progress thru-out the race. Looking forward on the upcoming videos. Thank you for taking your time sharing your experience. ~ Vince

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Hello Vince - yeah it’s those extra 254 miles that get you 😂 but man the atmosphere was amazing and the locals made this event very special. Thanks for watching

[@blockprojects]

Hey George! Great video. I did PBP as well and it was, as you said, a once-in-a-lifetime experience...that I want to do again. You captured the feeling, the scene really well. The people, the roads, the scenery! That's what it's all about. I too had no mechanicals or flats and my body held out really well, except for a very sore butt lol. I was in the 84-hr group so was able to avoid some the long queues. I only had about 23 hrs off the bike. I would love to do a collaboration. What do you have in mind?

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Hello hello Thank You for watching! I have nothing set in my mind. I just want to hear stories and “chew the fat” with other Randos and PBP people 😊 Email: [e-mail]

[@LarryGraham7]

I thought it best to let you have some R&R Before asking about it, please rest up George. And yes, very interested in your experience at PBP. P.S. I like your long videos.

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

I like long videos too. I feel more relaxed and less rushed to get to the point. But some folks out there complain about them.

[@kristiantheslayer]

Can you put in one of your future videos whether you saw any dangerous things some other riders were doing. i.e almost falling a sleep riding, dangerous situations in some groups, people sleeping in unsafe places such as on the road etc please?

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

I shot a video today covering these questions 😊

[@rivnuts7398]

How much of the ride did you ride alone versus riding with others?

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Unless you are completely off the front or off the back you will almost always see another rider. Good question for video content though

[@MagicshineLights]

[@dsonyay]

Did a few people recognize you from your KZbin channel?

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Yes they did! It was fun to meet a few people in person.

[@fredthompson9814]

Hey George. Greetings from Canada. Love your PBP videos. I would love to do these races. Thanks for showing your prep and experiences. I’m a big believer on racing as light as possible on bomb proof mechanical equipment with cash and a credit card lol. All the best.

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Thank You Fred. Thank You for watching

[@trixunix5411]

Kudos! 2 observations: #1 10:25 The correlation between "rednecks" and broken glass is wrong. You were riding the France version of country back roads, basically used by French "rednecks". And just like in the US, you're more likely to have problems with debris on the streets/roads of metropolitan areas. #2 12:15 I saw the video you mentioned and my reaction was the same, what a pathetic approach regarding this kind of events. Take care

[@bstephens44]

Lol pick up trucks 😂 - so true they are the worst

[@SeeYouUpTheRoad]

Thanks for watching!